“>In this chapter Measurement: Bits, Bytes, and Beyond Numbering Systems Used in Computers Serial Versus Parallel Information TransferHow do computers measure information? By the byte. It's the basic unitof measurement for all parts of the computer that involve the storage ormanagement of information (RAM, storage, ROM). Here are a few examples:Software stored on a floppy or hard disk occupies a finite number ofbytes. RAM is measured in megabytes (1MB = 1,000,000 bytes). Drive ca
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